Julius Kahonzo Simbombo has recently been appointed as the assistant coach of Namibia’s national women’s football team, the Brave Gladiators. With a wealth of experience in developing young football talent, Simbombo’s journey to this prestigious role is a testament to his hard work and perseverance. Starting his coaching career in his hometown, Rundu, where opportunities...
Michael Hamukwaya, the secretary general of the Namibia Paralympic Committee (NPC), said the aim of the upcoming wheelchair tennis development clinic is to provide opportunities for para-athletes. NPC, together with the Namibia Tennis Association (NTA), will host a training camp in the capital from 21 to 23 February to provide more insight into the sport...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – The Omaheke Football Association (OFA) has appointed Ewaldt Zuma Kavirombo and Efraim Tjihonge as co-coaches of the regional football U/20 team for the upcoming Namibian Newspaper Cup, slated for Outjo from 18 to 21 April. The coaching job became vacant following an outcry in the region that Kavirombo, who was at...
The Brave Gladiators of Namibia received a valuable donation of reusable sanitary pads from Global United FC, an international non-profit organisation that leverages football to drive initiatives in climate action, environmental protection, social issues, and sports development. This contribution ensures that players have access to essential sanitary products, allowing them to focus on their performance...
Namibia’s track and field star Beatrice Masilingi made a strong statement early in the 2025 athletics season, positioning herself as the country’s top contender for the upcoming World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. The championships, set to take place from 21 to 23 March at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in the Jianye District,...
Head coach of the Brave Gladiators Woody Jacobs expressed admiration for Namibia’s bravery in the face of adversity, citing the nation’s strength in overcoming tough challenges. Reflecting on the passing of Namibia’s Founding Father Sam Nujoma, who passed away on 8 February, he emphasised that the team would channel that spirit to honour him by...
For years, netball has been viewed as a predominantly female sport, but Dimitri Bittler is challenging that notion. As the head coach of Afrocat Netball Club, he has not only stepped into a sport traditionally dominated by women but has also led his team – including his wife, Selma Bittler, and daughter – to remarkable...
Namibian midfielder Aubrey Amseb has completed his move to Moroccan second-division club Olympique Khouribga from Botswana’s Township Rollers. The 30-year-old playmaker, known for his technical ability and vision on the field, joins the North African club after making 10 appearances and providing three assists for the Rollers. Speaking about his new journey, Amseb expressed excitement,...
The Unam Jaguars’ netball team under the guidance of head coach Augusta Mbai, will be hosting open trials at the Unam main campus from today until tomorrow, running from 17h30 to 19h30 each day. The Jaguars recently secured promotion to the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (MTC NNPL) after an impressive performance in the playoffs. ...
EPUKIRO – The coach of the Omaheke Sports Club (SC), Meno Tjahuha, has said his team is motivated to win everything in the Namport Omaheke Second Division League this season. Omaheke SC, formerly known as Omaheke NamPol, remains unbeaten and is sitting on top of the region’s second division league summit, after winning seven games...